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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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